Capsules
Capsules deliver polysaccharides from the thick-stemmed fruiting body of king oyster.
Pleurotus Eryngii Extract/King Oyster Mushroom Extract Powder
- Mushroom Source
- King Oyster
- Latin Name
- Pleurotus eryngii
- Part Used
- Fruiting body or mycelium
- Appearance
- Yellow-brown powder
- Polysaccharides %
- 10%–50%
- Beta-Glucan %
- 10%–30%
Product Description
The thick white stem is the part people recognise. Pleurotus eryngii is grown that way, and the extract can be taken from that fruiting body or from mycelium. Those two powders do not substitute for each other.
Polysaccharides and beta-glucan are the lines this extract is actually sold on. Ergothioneine is a reason the species gets attention, but it is not this powder: the 99% isolate is a different code. A UV polysaccharide total also will not stand in for an enzymatic beta-glucan result.
Specification
| Mushroom Source | King Oyster | Latin Name | Pleurotus eryngii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Used | Fruiting body or mycelium | Appearance | Yellow-brown powder |
| Polysaccharides % | 10%–50% | Beta-Glucan % | 10%–30% |
Applications
Functional Drinks
A drink takes a tan-to-brown colour and a mild mushroom taste.
Savoury Foods
Soups and snacks pick up a mild mushroom flavour.
Blends
Blends use this as the king-oyster portion, distinct from ordinary oyster mushroom.
FAQ
Is king oyster the same species as oyster mushroom?
No. King oyster is Pleurotus eryngii. Oyster is Pleurotus ostreatus.
Does this powder contain 99% ergothioneine?
No. That isolate is a different code. This extract is sold on polysaccharides and beta-glucan.
Which part should the purchase order name?
Fruiting body or mycelium. If the supplier can ship either, the order has to pick one.
What assay method should we ask for?
State polysaccharides and beta-glucan separately, and name the method for the beta-glucan line.
